壓歲錢

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See also: 压岁钱

Chinese

to give children money or auspicious items during the Chinese New Year, originally intended to help dispel evil spirits coin; money
trad. (壓歲錢) 壓歲
simp. (压岁钱) 压岁
alternative forms 硩歲錢硩岁钱 Min

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Noun

壓歲錢

  1. money given to children during the Chinese New Year, usually in a red envelope

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